Kia Sonet vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet, Force Motors Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Force Motors Gurkha is available in 2596 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Maruti Suzuki Jimny is available in 1462 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Jimny provides the mileage of 16.94 kmpl.

Sonet vs Gurkha vs Jimny Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Gurkha	Jimny
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 16.75 Lakh	Rs. 12.74 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	2596 cc	1462 cc
Power	82 bhp	138 bhp	103 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 16.75 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

Rs. 12.74 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			13.21
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			15.29
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	F M 2.6 CR CD	K15B
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm	134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			16.94View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			678
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	4WD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	255 / 65 R18	195 / 80 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	255 / 65 R18	195 / 80 R15

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Electronic	Manual Shift - Lever
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Both Axles

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Dark Grey	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Partial
Split Rear Seat			40:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear		Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver	Driver
One Touch Up			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Unpainted	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear		Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal	Internal

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital		Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue		Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display		Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		9	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4	4
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Black	Bluish Black
Pewter Olive	Green	Nexa Blue
Imperial Blue	Red	Granite Gray
Gravity Grey	White	Pearl Artic White
Sparkling Silver		Sizzling Red
Intense Red
Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

15 Ratings

4.3/5

4 Ratings

2.5/5

89 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.3Exterior	3.6Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.0Comfort	3.3Comfort
	4.4Performance	3.7Performance	3.5Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	3.7Value for Money	2.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Looks are much good

The best car to drive and its comfort is very good. And it's much more good at performance and style is more elegant. It looks like a superior car with the best interior. And it is a good choice to buy

Good

Pros Good off-road capabilities Unique design Cons Not comfy for daily driving Limited service network Overall 3/5 Great for those who need a capable off-reader and don’t care about the features.

Just drive and you will know...

Outstanding... I'm speechless. This car offers you a great feel that you are in a smart off-roader with 5 doors, providing the best experience for both the driver and rear passengers. There's so many accessories for aftermarket modifications and it's a well-designed car that you can use for daily rides or short and long trips. I think this car is not overpriced, you have to know this car is 4×4.

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Sonet vs Gurkha vs Jimny Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet, Force Motors Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh. Hence Kia Sonet is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sonet compared to Gurkha and Jimny?

For the HTE 1.2 Petrol MT variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Sonet produces 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm of torque. For the 3 Door (4-Seater) variant, 2596 cc Diesel engine of Gurkha produces 138 bhp @ 3200 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1400 rpm of torque. For the Zeta MT variant, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Jimny produces 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Sonet, Gurkha and Jimny, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Sonet, Gurkha and Jimny comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Kia Sonet vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Length (mm)	3995	3965	3985
Width (mm)	1790	1865	1645
Height (mm)	1610	2080	1720
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2400	2590
Ground Clearance (mm)		233	210
Kerb Weight (kg)			1200

Doors (Doors)	5	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	500	208
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	63.5	40

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	LED	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	Halogen on front
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	300000	40000